The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-06
GRANT IN PEACE.
BIZ GENERAL ADAM BADEAU.

all remarkable in the relations of Grant with the
man who overs,eppcd him at Chicago. The most
prominent Of the Western Generals was not likely
to see much of the chief Of staff Of a distant
commander, and in 1863, Yben, Garfield was pro-
NOTED to the rank Of Maior-general, he had
served only n few months under Grant In the
second year Of the war he was elected TO Con
gress, and after the battle of Chickamauga,
resigned his military commission and ap-
piled himself to civil duties in which he was
destined to rise to greater eminence. He was in
Congress during the entire period OF Grants
administrations, and always loyal pollti-
cal supporter of the head of his party; but there
was no approach TO intimacy between them.
After the nominations at Chicago Grant re-
manned for while entirely undemonstrative.
He sent no congratulations to his unexpected
victor and gave no ntiination Of the course he
intended to pursue. The result of the conven-
ton was entirely unanticipated by him, and his
disappointment was certainly keen. In July he
went off TO Colorado, where he remained for
month or more and his silence was so prolonged
shat many believed he intended to support Han
sock: but of this there never possibility.
At last, in September, he made known his
acceptance of the decision Of his party. Up to
shat time the prospects of Garfield had not been
brilliant. He was comparatively unknown to
the country and lacked the peculiar elements of
popularity in ilustrious services and national
reputation, which Grant. ard Blaine and Sher-
man, his three competitors before the conven.
ton, all enjoyed. His friends soon found that
there was need TO enlist the AID of the great
soldier of the country; for the adherents of
Grant were chagrned at their defeat, and many
still held aloof; while the followers of Mr..
Blaine. who had thrown their votes for
Garfield rather than consent TO the nom
ination of Grant, were not sufficient to
secure the election of the unlocked
for candidate. Representations were accordingly
made to Graut of the necessity for his support:
and he himself felt that having allowed his name
to be presented to the convention, it was in
good faith incumbent on him to acquiesce in
its decision. Besides this he was thoroughly
convinced that the interests of the country
required the election of a Republican President.
It was at a soldiers meeting in Indiana that
he first made public his intention to support
his former subordinate. This utterance was
followed by demonstration from Conkling, not
only Grants most prominent champion at Chi
cago, but himself only four years before an as
pirant for the presidency. When these two had
spoken it was plain that the entire Republican
party would be united under Garfield as chief
and standard bearer.
- But Grant not content with a simple ex-
preston of opinion. At Garfeld's urgent re-
quest he consented to pay him visit; at Men
tor, tho home Of the candidate, he was met by
Mr. Conkling, and the two were entertained by
the man who had outstripped them both. After
this Grant took most unusual course He at
tended numerous political meetings, at nearly
every of which he made short address,
setting forth his reasons for desiring Republican
success No eX- President had taken such step
before, and it was still more remarkable in
-Gt.nt, who had not been a partisan
before becoming President. and had never
shown an aptitude for political or
hardly for public speaking Of any sort. But
having made up his mind that patriotism and
party loyalty required him to do what he could
for the election Of Garfield, he stopped short of
no effort within his power. He put away his
personal modification and disappointment be-
came a follower instead Of chief, and went about
deliberately and continuously faithful mem
Der of that party be had himself SO often led to
victory. / saw him constantly during all this
period, and used TO marvel at his magnanimty,
but Le never made any alluson to the especial
sacrifice his action must have cost him. That
he felt it to the core am sure.
The influence of his presence and his popular
ity contributed greatly to the success of the
campaign. Garfield was elected by small ma
jorty. and it is not claiming much for Grant to
say that he controlled votes enough to make up
this majority. e | was present with him at pub
lie meetings in New York, New England and
New Jersey, and saw the enthusiasm he evoked.
stood by him during the great procession of
the Boys in Blue in New York a few nights be-
fore the election The pageant lasted from near
ly midnight till in the morning but he re-
NAMED unon the platform until the last man had
passed. Mr.. Arthur, the candidate for Vice presi.
dent by his side, reaping the benefit of Grants
popularity. Grant even became so much
interested during the campaign that
he made some remarks about Hancock
which not only the adherents of the Democratic
candidate, but Hancock himself ted keeny
There had been a GOODNESS between them ever
since the days of the Andrew Johnson inn
broglio, when Hancock, against Grants urgent
advice, accepted the place OF Sheridan at New
Orleans This feeling was increased by the
tone OF Grants utterances now.
Apart from this however. there was no bit
ierness aroused, even among Democrats, on &C
count of Grants course. / was present on hall
score of occasions when he was travelling by
to stop near the point where Dem
ocratic meeting was in progress. Agar
and again it happened that the meeting
adjourned temporarily while its member.
Grant. They cheercd him, their bands played
Yankee Doodle and Hail to the Chief" To-
him, many shook him by the hand, and ther
they returned TO their meeting in favor of Han
cock That the friend OF rival candidate ant
the representative of rival party could draw
crowds of his opponents to greet him in thu
midst of an excited canvass was singular proc
of his hold the affections of his countrymen
1t showed that they separated the soldier ant
the patriot from the politician, and admired ant
approved the one even while they contested tn,
other.
After the election and until the inauguratio,
- IN EalA mt srV -
OF the incoming administration He took how
ever, lively interest in the formation of tn
new Cabinet, but Was not invited to offer hi
views When Robert Lincoln's name was men
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